MASERATI OF WALNUT CREEK AND DANVILLE D'ELEGANCE (DDE) FOUNDATION PARTNER TO OFFER MASERATI ‘VIP EXPERIENCE'

Company press release.

• Winning Bidder Drives Maserati Cars, Gains VIP Access for Trofeo and INDY Racing Weekend All Proceeds to Support Parkinson's Research and Patient Care

DANVILLE, Calif., August 1, 2013 – Maserati of Walnut Creek, sponsor of the 2013 Danville d'Elegance (DDE) Concours and Tour d'Elegance, will be showcasing its ongoing support for the DDE organization, through an eBay auction offering the bidding winner exclusive involvement within the dealership's role during the Maserati Trofeo MC World Series weekend, to be held at Sonoma Raceway, August 24th. All auction proceeds will benefit DDE's charity which supports Parkinson's research and patient care. More specific auction information and ability to bid on this package can be found at www.danville-delegance.org .

The Maserati Trofeo MC World Series, designed for 'Gentleman Drivers' has taken place in Europe and the Middle East since 2002, and for the second year the championship series will include the Sonoma race weekend within its global schedule of events. This year's Trofeo race will be a support program to the INDYCAR series during the 'GoPro INDY Grand Prix of Sonoma' race weekend August 23-25. Maserati of Walnut Creek will hold an exclusive event including a rally drive to/from the raceway, VIP hospitality within Maserati of North America's private suites and viewing access to both the Trofeo races and the INDYCAR program. (For photos, please view: http://www.danville-delegance.org/TrofeoAuction )

According to Mario Biundo, President of Maserati of Walnut Creek, the Trofeo Series showcases the developmental advancements of the GranTurismo road car within a racing version. The auction involvement will allow a true enthusiast to drive the most advanced Maserati road car available and enjoy the excitement and VIP experience that only Maserati can provide. The eBay auction, which begins on Friday, August 2nd and lasts for seven days, will include:

◾Ability for winner and guest to drive a 2013/14 Maserati vehicle Saturday, August 24th, during Maserati of Walnut Creek rally to/from Sonoma Raceway (either Quattroporte/GT-S or GTC)

◾VIP access (for 2) to Maserati North America VIP hospitality area during the Maserati Trofeo Series and INDYCAR events at Sonoma Raceway, August 24-25

◾Auction winner (and 1 guest) would need to provide own transportation to/from Maserati of Walnut Creek dealership 8/24, and provide own transportation to/from Sonoma Raceway 8/25

'Our involvement with DDE this year will extend far past a charity auction and the upcoming Concours,' said Biundo. 'We'll be adding DDE as a sponsor to our Maserati of Walnut Creek Trofeo car so that the Danville d'Elegance program will be recognized by all members of the racing community who participate during the race weekend. Our partnership is based on passion for both a brand AND an important cause.'

The Maserati brand first became involved with the Danville d'Elegance Foundation in 2008 in memory of legendary Formula One Champion and friend, Phil Hill, who drove his first Grand Prix more than 50 years before in a Maserati 250F. Mr. Hill was an ardent supporter and participant in the Danville d'Elegance Foundation until he succumbed to Parkinson's in 2008. He continues to be honored each year during the Danville weekend, specifically through the theme of the annual 'Tour' entitled 'Legends of Racing, Heroes of Parkinson's.'

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Now in its 9th consecutive year, the Danville d'Elegance (DDE) Foundation has earned national recognition as a 'Top 3' fundraiser for Team Fox, the globally renowned grassroots community fundraising arm for The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF), benefitting Parkinson's research. Over the past three years, DDE has contributed more than a half million dollars to Team Fox, and for 2013 raised more than $330,000 to benefit both the Michael J. Fox Foundation and The Parkinson's Institute, a Sunnyvale, Calif.-based patient care facility.

About Danville d'Elegance Foundation

Danville d'Elegance (DDE) Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation, is entering its 9th year of dedication to supporting organizations in their pursuit to find a cure for Parkinson's disease, while specifically raising funds to benefit the advancement of Parkinson's research and patient care. Since 2004, and through the generous support of corporate and personal sponsors, the Foundation has raised in excess of $1.5 million for this debilitating cause. All of the annual weekend activities for Danville d'Elegance are planned, supported and completely run by a team of volunteers, many of whom are touched by Parkinson's disease. The Foundation's funding efforts are aligned with both The Michael J. Fox Foundation and The Parkinson's Institute. For more information, please visit www.danville-delegance.org or http://www.facebook.com/DDEFoundation

About The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research

As the world's largest private funder of Parkinson's research, The Michael J. Fox Foundation is dedicated to accelerating a cure for Parkinson's disease and improved therapies for those living with the condition today. The Foundation pursues its goals through an aggressively funded, highly targeted research program coupled with active global engagement of scientists, Parkinson's patients, business leaders, clinical trial participants, donors and volunteers. In addition to funding more than $250 million in research to date, the Foundation has fundamentally altered the trajectory of progress toward a cure. To learn more, visit www.michaeljfox.org or www.facebook.org/michaeljfoxfoundation.

About Maserati of Walnut Creek

Maserati of Walnut Creek is a newly appointed factory authorized dealer and lead by experienced Maserati and Ferrari dealer operator, Mario Biundo. Offering the full line of Maserati automobiles, along with factory trained service personnel and OEM parts, the new dealer will be making a big impact on the luxury car segment in the San Francisco East Bay. Maserati of Walnut Creek is temporarily located at 2033 N. Broadway in Walnut Creek while their new showroom at North Main Street is under construction. To learn more about Maserati of Walnut Creek, you can contact them at 925-MASERATI or via the web at www.maseratiofwalnutcreek.com.